Cold Showers

Chapter Forty eight

"They just had their second child and they've started trying for baby number three." A very familiar voice came through.

Jay and Seb shyly pulled away from the kiss.

Lilian and Roman walked in with pink decorations and gifts. Lily placed all the items on a free couch then made her way to Jayda to hug the hell out of her.

"Congratulations babes!"

"Thank you,"

"I had wanted to come over as soon as I got Seb's text at midnight. But again, I remembered we wouldn't be allowed to see you or my goddaughter until a few hours later. I only went to bed when seb texted that you and Ariella were fine."

"Thanks, Lilian, I appreciate everything you do for me," Jayda said sincerely.

"What are sisters for?" Lilian smiled and then pulled Jayda into another hug.

"Hey, she's meant to meet me first. I'm her mommy's best friend which means I'm her best friend too. She's also my goddaughter which gives me priority." Lilian said before Roman could pick up Ariella from her bassinet.

Everyone in the room chuckled.

"Okay, you go first." Roman gave in.

Lilian smiled proudly before picking up the most beautiful little human she had ever laid her eyes on.

"Hi Ariella, I'm your aunt Lily. I felt you kick so many times when you were still in mommy's belly. It's nice to finally meet you, my love." Lilian's heart melted when Ella wrapped her hand around her finger.

"You're so perfect, sweetheart. Thank you for blessing us with your presence by coming into our lives. I promise to spoil you as much as I can, starting from today."

"I also can't wait for you to grow up fast so we will do a lot of things together. I love you, my dear, Ariella." She added.

Roman approached Lilian to look at princess Ariella. "She's perfect. She looks like Jayda but has Seb's eyes." Roman smiled.

"Hi cutie, I'm uncle Romie-Rome, like your older brother would say." He said and Lilian chuckled.

"I'm sure she will have a sexy nickname for you when she starts talking."

Happy tears welled up in Jayda's eyes. She couldn't wait for God to bless Lilian and Roman with their own baby. She had no doubt they would be great parents.

Lilian also took it upon herself to throw Jayda a huge surprise baby shower with the help of her family a month ago. All Jayda did that day was to shed tears of joy. She wondered how She ended up with amazing people in her life.

Lilian made her way over to Jayda and sat beside her with Arielle in her arms. While Roman and Seb engaged in random conversations.

"Do you think she will be a sassy lawyer like you or a nerdy and grumpy businessman like Sebastian?" Lily asked, not taking her eyes away from her goddaughter.

"Hey, I can hear you! By the way, I'm not nerdy and grumpy. I'm smart and sexy." Sebastian pouted and they all laughed.

"I don't think I want her to do anything related to law, but we will respect her decision when it comes to what she wants to do." Jayda smiled.

"Yes, and she's not dating anyone till she's 25," Sebastian commanded.

"And as the assistant godfather, I agree with Seb." Roman chipped in.

Jayda and Lilian laughed out loud. "I'm sure our fathers said the same thing when we were born," Lilian said to Jayda who nodded in agreement. "And I think I had my first boyfriend in high school; my sophomore year," Lilian added.

"Lily, Ariella shouldn't be hearing all of that." Sebastian pouted.

Jayda chuckled, "He's really possessive over her and I guess he wants to do all he can to ensure she doesn't engage in activities that will end up hurting her and dating is one of them."

"But she will grow up to be an adult and make her own decisions. Also, there are things that she will have to experience and go through herself. Still, Seb and I will have no choice but to be there for her.

"I love the mommy side of you." Lilian smiled.

Jayda blushed. "Anyway, thanks for the gifts."

"I will do anything for my goddaughter!"

"Roman and I bought them last week, knowing you would be going into labour very soon."

"When will my little husband meet his sister. He's at home with his nanny right?"

"Yes, Sebastian's mom will stop by our place to pick him up on her way here. I hope he cooperates with Stella (his nanny). He is usually grumpy when he wakes up and sees that Seb and I are nowhere to be found.

"I got you a gift too," Lilian said proudly.

"Really?" Jayda smiled.

"Sure, you did a good job by pushing out my god baby and the least I can do is to buy you something even if it's a box of chocolates." Lilian grinned.

"Seriously?? A box of chocolates?" Jayda said, pretending to be hurt.

"Lilian shrugged, "At least it's better than nothing."

She signalled for Roman to pass the gift he got for Jayda.

"It's all yours, mama bear." Lily handed Jayda the gift bag.

Jayda excitedly dug into the bag to see what was there.

"A box of Jayda's favourite chocolates and a T-shirt with the words, "Aaron and Ariella's mom" beautifully imprinted on it.

"Thanks, babes! I love it." Jayda smiled.

"Seb, Aaron and Ariella have their own too. It's in one of the gifts bags." Lilian said.

They all talked some more until it was time to leave. Both Lilian and Roman had to go to work.

"I will miss you, princess Ella. But don't worry, I'll make sure I come by after work. Be good to mommy and daddy, okay?" Lilian kissed Ariella's cheek before handing her over to Jayda.

"I will see you guys in the evening." She gave Jayda a half hug.

Roman and Lilian said their final goodbyes to their best friends and then they took their leave.

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"We are blessed to have great friends," Seb said as he settled beside Jayda.

"I know. I really want Lily and Roman to have their own child and I hope it happens soon. They are amazing and they deserve to be happy too."

"I believe it will happen sooner than you think," Sebastian assured.

"So were you and Ariella's assistant godfather serious with what you guys said?" Jayda asked with a smile playing on her lips.

There was almost a fight as to who was to be Ariella's godfather during her baby shower.

Caleb said he was the right person for the job since the godmother was Jayda's best friend and no doubt he was Sebastian's best friend.

Roman claimed he deserved to be the godfather because he was good friends with both Jayda and Seb. Again, he was in a relationship with Lilian so it makes perfect sense if they were both godparents.

Gabriel, Lilian's brother said the godfather position fitted him since he was Lilian's brother, a close friend to Jayda and family with Sebastian.

And Jayda's brother, Lucas, begged Jayda and Seb to consider him for the role.

In the end, Jayda and Sebastian decided not to break anyone's heart. They appointed Caleb as the good father and Roman, Gabriel and Lucas as the assistant godfathers to Aaron and Ariella.

It was only then that everyone was happy!

"I just don't want her to get hurt." Sebastian pouted.

"We will always be there to guide her," Jayda assured with a smile.

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Jayda couldn't stop smiling when she saw Sebastian's parents walk in along with Aaron who was struggling to walk because he was carrying a teddy bear that was bigger than him.

"We stopped at a gift shop to get something for Ariella and he insisted we buy the teddy bear. So, here we are!" Vanessa said as she handed the basket of food she was holding over to Sebastian, then made her way towards Jayda.

Sebastian placed the basket of food on a table, greeted his father and Aaron.

He dropped down to his son's height and pulled him into a hug along with the giant teddy bear.

"I missed you, buddy."

"I missed you too, Daddy. I brought this for Ariella."

Sebastian collected the teddy bear from him and kissed his cheek.

"Thanks, buddy, I'm sure she'll love it."

"Where's Sissy ?" he asked excitedly.

"She's been waiting to see you too. Go say hi to mommy and Sissy."

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"Awwww, She's so beautiful." Vanessa cooed as soon as she approached Jayda who had Ariella in her arms.

"May I?" She asked excitedly.

"Sure!" Jayda handed Ariella to her grandmother.

After Jayda handed Ella to Vanessa, Albert, Sebastian's father gave her a hug. "Congratulations my child."

"Thank you, Dad." Jayda smiled.

"Hi beautiful, your Grandma is here. We've all been waiting for this day since we heard about your existence. I hope you are excited to meet us too." Vanessa smiled at her granddaughter.

Ariella kept studying her grandmother's face as if she knew her from somewhere.

"She looks so much like you Jayda," Albert said proudly.

"But I'm glad she has the Millers' eyes." Jayda smiled.

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"Hi baby, I've missed you." Jayda cooed as soon as she collected Aaron from Sebastian.

"I missed you too, mommy."

"I hope you were good to Stella?"

"I was sad when she told me that you and Daddy went to the hospital without me but I was a good boy."

Jayda kissed his cheek. He was so cute!

Vanessa sat beside Jayda and showed Aaron Ariella who was in her arms.

"Meet your baby sister." Jayda introduced.

"Wow," Aaron exclaimed at one glance.

"She's so tiny and very cute." He giggled.

"Is she how you imagined her to be?" Jayda asked.

Aaron nodded and then smiled. "She is perfect."

He leaned closer to Ariella and placed a kiss on her forehead.

Jayda's heart swelled with so much pride, Aaron was going to be the best big brother ever.